'The Handmaid's Tale': 10 Rules That Must Be Followed In Gileadean Society
At the center of the shows horrors is the fictional Republic of Gilead. This theocratic totalitarian government promotes deeply conservative Christian values, although the official religion in the series remains unnamed. In the meantime, it’s a good time to review all the rules that keep Gilead afloat. Below them are Marthas dressed in light green, then Econowomen, who are dressed in gray. Combined with the inability to read or write, public disapproval of Gilead seeks guaranteed punishment....